The focus of this issue of Les Nouvelles Esthetiques Spa Magazine is the annual LNE Spa Awards, hosted by LNE South Africa and France. Les Nouvelles Esthetiques would like to congratulate all the finalists and winners. The Spa Awards programme is more than pure recognition of achievement, it sets a benchmark for spas in South Africa. I therefore encourage each spa to place the magazine in the relaxation area, allowing spa-goers to marvel our Spa Excellence. Additionally, as stated by Patrick L Huey (Chairman: iSpa), we focus on the reality of the spa industry changing, but the core of what we do is firmly intact and more important than ever. Marketing, hiring, scheduling, and so much more has been altered, but so has the way the world views mental and physical wellbeing. Spas bring healing through human touch and a focus on holistic wellness, which, going forward uniquely positions us to bring the mission of spa to more people than ever before.
